TNA Solutions and Burts Snacks have established a strong partnership over the years, resulting in higher production capacity at the latter’s Plymouth-based premium snack manufacturing site. Thanks to the cutting-edge high-speed seasoning and packaging system from TNA, Burts Snacks is now able to meet the increasing demand for locally sourced potato crisps while maintaining their superior quality. The new system includes a TNA intelli-flav OMS 5 on-head seasoning system, a ninth TNA robag vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) packaging solution, and twin-lane TNA roflo HM distribution lines. This setup has maximised throughput and flexibility in the packaging process, allowing Burts to produce over 100 SKUs packed in various bag sizes and multi-packs.
Operations Director at Burts, John Joseph, emphasised that the company must work with reliable suppliers who can contribute to their success. Since the installation of their first seasoning and packaging system in 2006, TNA has been a valuable partner in Burts’ growth. Joseph further added, “The recent installation demonstrates the continued strength of our partnership as TNA delivers unrivalled speed, performance, and reliability.”
TNA’s solution has enabled Burts’ uninterrupted operation for 24 hours, six days a week. The equipment TNA provided was easy to set up and operate while also being flexible enough to accommodate the wide variety of products that they produce. The intelli-flav OMS 5 seasons product directly and accurately above the packaging system, while changeovers can be completed in under three minutes. This feature has allowed rapid changes between different flavoured products. On the other hand, the robag high-speed bag maker features the world’s shortest vertical product transfer from the scale to the pack, minimising product rejects and maximising output. Lightweight formers also make it easy for operators to switch from one bag size to another on the same packaging line.
James Hosford, regional solution specialist (processing) at TNA, is proud of their partnership with Burts and their shared goals of delivering the highest product quality and upholding their promise of creating ‘real taste, proper crunch’. According to Hosford, TNA is committed to exceeding expectations at every level of production and consumer experience, from high-speed and high-quality packaging to the perfect amount of seasoning in each bite.
In summary, TNA’s innovative machinery has fostered a lasting partnership that has helped Burts Snacks increase capacity and quality, producing in-demand, locally-sourced potato crisps.
